Bachelor of Science Honours

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

• Reflect in the correct use of the terminology, concepts, principles and theories in written and oral communication
• Participate in the critical appraisal of the relationship among concepts and principles of the specialised disciplines
• Demonstrate a depth of comprehension of advanced and contemporary topics
• Propose solutions to well-structured and practical problems (both concrete and abstract)

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

• Source relevant information through access to various kinds of information resources, such as the library, Internet, and primary and secondary sources related to the core discipline
• Reflect on the diversity, complexity and multi-dimensionality of a context and how that affects the particular work being undertaken
• Identify the strengths, weaknesses and opportunities of the context of extracted information for addressing specific problems
• Describe relevant factors about the context and performance(s) in these contexts and how they affect the particular work being undertaken
• Identify critical factors impacting on practical problems for investigation from the perspective of the discipline

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

• Structure of a literature survey by showing understanding of the question and indicating the direction of the answer through laying out the subsections of the essay and their linkages with the overall theme
• Clearly state the context in which the basic concepts and assumptions of the research question are to be evaluated in the literature survey
• Develop logically coherent arguments as well as citing and discussing illustrative examples
• Draw a conclusion that is consistent with the arguments raised in the literature survey and suggest possible alternatives
• Present the literature survey/research report according to appropriate and/or recommended word processing and referencing protocol

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

• Identify a valid research question after reviewing relevant literature sources and pose it in a coherent yet succinct manner
• Review various methodologies that could be used to attend to the research question and validate the use, or not, thereof to solve the problem
• Under the guidance of a supervisor draft a coherent research plan, taking into account resource availability, statistical approaches used, and ethical protocols that are required to be observed, and ensuring the safety of life and the environment
• Draft a research protocol in the acceptable format for approval at a research approval committee

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

• Apply experimental or computational procedures identified from the research protocol accurately, conserving resources and with due diligence to the sensitivity of equipment, consumables and safety
• Collect and record appropriate data truthfully and in the appropriate format
• Analyse results using relevant methods and interpret them accordingly
• Argue persuasively about such analyses and interpretations and draw a valid conclusion
• Present the research orally/or in written format using appropriate discourse and presentation techniques, considering the audience

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

• Discuss the ethical implications of various kinds of research and be able to act accordingly
• Work within the specifications of the discipline and be able to refer work appropriately
• Actively engage in ethical debate providing a balanced view using theories and evidence previously provided in the specialised area

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:

• Express own opinions clearly and coherently, justify a position and present it logically, systematically using properly substantiated arguments
• Communication should show an awareness of audience, and capability in using different modes of communication (oral and written) and discipline-specific conventions, and utilization of different techniques and strategies for communicating results

Integrated Assessment:

• This qualification integrates learning and assessment.
• The continuous formative assessment ensures that learners get feedback on their progress towards the achievement of specific learning outcomes.
• Assignments designed to meet the requirements of integrated assessment and to achieve the exit-level outcomes.
• The integrated assessment demonstrates that learners achieved the purpose of the qualification as a whole, either into or in the stated modules.
• Summative assessment is concerned with the judgement of the learning about the exit level outcomes of the qualification. Such judgement includes integrated assessment which assesses the learner's ability to integrate the larger body of knowledge, competencies and attitudes.